Sulley Muntari

Ghanaian footballer, FIFA World Cup player

Sulley Muntari - Ghanaian footballer, FIFA World Cup player
Born

August 27th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ghana

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A professional footballer who played mainly as a midfielder. Started career at Liberty Professionals before transferring to Udinese in Italy. Played a significant role in Ghana's national team, participating in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 FIFA World Cups. Also played for clubs such as Inter Milan, with whom won the UEFA Champions League in 2010. Had stints with Portsmouth, where he won the FA Cup in 2008 and other teams across Europe before retiring.

Competed in FIFA World Cup tournaments (2006, 2010, 2014)

Won UEFA Champions League with Inter Milan (2010)

Won FA Cup with Portsmouth (2008)

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